2021 CHESTNUT ST 2016-01-01 MF Import

4. Maintenance or replacement of existing facilities, and the installation of new utility poles, switch cabinets,pad mount transfortners or othcr similaz utility facilities of a minor nature and small scale are exempt from this Subsection. The proposal will replace a targe guyed latt�e tower wfth a shorter monopole tower.The Washington State Patrol wekomes the exemptlon of certain processes fl appNcab�e. C. Variance Specilic Evaluation Criterla 1. The variance is necessary because of exceptional or extraordinary circumstances regarding the size, shape, topography,or location of the subject property: or the location of a pre-existing improvement on the subject property that confortned to the Zoning Code in effect when the improvement was constcvcted. The proposed monopole will replace a legally ezisNng 300 ft lattice tower. 2. The variance will not be materially detrimental to the property in the area of the subject property or to the City as a whole. The proposed monopole will not create any new impacts on the surrounding area. It will result in e communication tower o(a much lower he(pht. 3. The variance will only grant the subject property the same general rights enjoyed by other property in the same area and zoned as the subject property. The variance will allow the continued use of the property as a communicatlon faciliry while reducing the visual impact to the surrounding area by decreasing the helgld ot the facility. 4. The variance is the minimum necessary to allow the subject property the general rights described in Criteria q3. The helght o(the proposed monapole Is the minlmum necessary to be eble to continue the necessary communlcation(unctions ot the existing lattice tower. 5. The granting of the vaziance is not inconsistent with the goals and policies of the Everett General Plan. The proposal is consistent with the Everett General Plan. The proposal wlll enhance the communication opportunities o1 the local and surcounding area. It may also prevent the need for other communication towers,and will not alter or restrict the general land use of the property In the surrounding area. 6. Thc necd for thc requested variance is not the result of a self-created hardship. A communication tower is needed at this location to serve the needs ol the community. Granting o(the variance will allow the communication needs of the community to continue to be served and enhanced,while also resulting In a shorter and less obtrusive communication structure. EXHIBIT # � PAGE�F_Y._